Remind followers that rain usually comes in short, heavy downpours, not all-day drizzles!
The season typically runs from , with September and October seeing the heaviest rainfall. However, a typical day rarely starts with rain. Mornings often break with clear skies and sunshine. The heat builds throughout the day, humid and heavy, until the pressure breaks in the late afternoon or evening.
The heat of March and April leaves Thailand dry and dusty. The rains bring the landscape back to life. The surrounding hills turn a vibrant, verdant green, and the air feels cleaner. If you venture slightly outside the city to places like the Pattaya Floating Market or the Nong Nooch Tropical Garden, you will see the flora at its most stunning.
First, it is important to dispel the myth that the rainy season means weeks of endless downpours. In Pattaya, the weather follows a predictable and often dramatic rhythm.